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Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Cajun Shrimp Pasta – crazy delicious creamy pasta with cajun shrimp, spinach and Parmesan cheese. Dinner takes 20 mins and so good.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 563 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 oz (350g) penne or fusili pasta
- 10 oz (280g) Shrimp peeled, deveined, and tail-on
- 1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cup whipping cream
- salt to taste
- 3 dashes cayenne pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Marinate the shrimp in Cajun seasoning.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat, then add the olive oil and butter. Sauté the garlic until slightly browned, then add the shrimp. Stir a few times before adding the chicken broth and heavy cream. Season with salt and cayenne pepper.
- Transfer the pasta to the skillet and stir to combine it well with the sauce. Add the cherry tomatoes and baby spinach. As soon as the spinach starts to wilt, turn off the heat. Add the Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, then serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
3people
Calories
563kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
92g
(31%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Cholesterol
337mg
(112%)
Sodium
1487mg
(62%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 563
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3people | |
| Calories | 563kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 92g | 31% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 337mg | 112% |
| Sodium | 1487mg | 62% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.